TJ Dillashaw lost his UFC bantamweight title in 2019 after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, which led to a two-year suspension. Now, the former champion will jump right back into the title picture when he takes on Cory Sandhagen in the main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 27 […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Made by Hagi To Follow His Footsteps. What Should Galatasaray Fans Expect From Cicâldău
OnlineGambling.com can reveal Romanian club Universitatea Craiova agreed to sell Alexandru Cicâldău to Turkish giants Galatasaray for an initial fee worth $8 million. The 24-year-old midfielder will travel to Istanbul on Friday to complete his move. Craiova will keep a percentage from his next transfer. Sources close to the deal […]
Tokyo Olympics: Katie Ledecky Nearly Unbeatable in 800m, 1500m Freestyle Events
American swimmer Katie Ledecky will compete in four individual events at the Tokyo Olympics, and is a favorite to medal in all of them. But it’s in the long-distance events where Ledecky is a nearly unstoppable force who will all but certainly win gold for Team USA. Ledecky comes into […]
2022 NBA Championship Odds: Brooklyn Nets, LA Lakers Favorites Next Year
The 2021 NBA Finals just ended with the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first NBA crown in 50 years, but oddsmakers already set the futures for next season. The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets head into the offseason as the top two favorites to win the 2022 NBA championship, with […]
Going Global Does Just That, Brings Four-Race Win Streak to Del Mar
Going Global began her racing career finishing fourth, 12th, and 13th in a trio of summer races in her native Ireland. There was nothing distinguishing her from the countless other 2-year-old fillies dotting Irish racetracks. This changed last November when Going Global broke her maiden in an Irish Handicap race […]
McPeek Sending Swiss Skydiver Against Colts Again in the Whitney
One of the ways Kenny McPeek made his bones as a trainer was to never doubt himself or his charges. This explains one reason why he plans on running star filly Swiss Skydiver in the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. “Someone brought up the word ‘can’t’ to me the […]
Tokyo Olympics: Serbia, Latvia Headed for Gold Medal Clash in Men’s 3×3 Basketball Event
European squads are likely to sweep the medal table in the men’s 3×3 basketball tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, as teams from the continent secured six of the eight qualifying positions in the event. They’ll be joined by China and hosts Japan, both of whom are long shots to win […]
Tokyo Olympics: WNBA Stars Lead Team USA in First Women’s 3×3 Basketball Tournament
The United States will enter the first-ever Olympic women’s 3×3 basketball as the favorite to win gold, but there are plenty of question marks about this new format heading into the Tokyo Olympics. Team USA benefits from elite talent in the form of four well-known WNBA players, but lacks the […]
Tokyo Olympics: Netherlands Looks to Regain Gold Medal Form in Women’s Field Hockey
The Netherlands came within one goal of winning its third straight gold medal in Olympic women’s field hockey in 2016, only losing in a shootout. Now, the Dutch team will try to avenge that loss and reassert itself as the best team in the world at the Tokyo Olympics. BetMGM […]
Tokyo Olympics: Australia Top Pick for Gold in Competitive Men’s Field Hockey Tournament
At least half of the 12 teams in the Olympic men’s field hockey competition will enter the tournament believing they have realistic chances of winning gold. But it’s traditional powerhouse Australia that comes into the Tokyo Olympics as the favorite to take the top spot for the first time since […]
Olympic Soccer: Richarlison Sets Record in Thrilling Brazil Win Over Germany, Shock Defeat for France Against Mexico
Brazil started their push for gold in the men’s football tournament at the Olympics with a spectacular 4-2 win over Germany. Mexico beat France 4-1, while Spain were held by Egypt, 0-0. Richarlison, the man of the day It was Brazil 3, Germany 0 after just half an hour in […]
Tokyo Olympics: Team USA, Australia, Spain Gold Medal Favorites in Men’s Hoops
Despite a COVID-19 scare and injuries, Team USA is still the favorite to win the gold medal in men’s basketball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at -320 odds. Bradley Beal tested positive for COVID-19, but Team USA dodged a bullet when they were able to avoid a full-blown outbreak. They […]
PSG Ready to Offer Mbappe $36-Million Per Year
French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain are ready to offer Kylian Mbappe a staggering $36 million yearly salary, the same money Neymar is earning at Parc des Princes. Mbappe (22) is out of contract in 2022. PSG will lose him for free next summer if they don’t convince Mbappe […]
Inter Miami Loses 6 Straight, Pressure Mounting on Manager Phil Neville
Inter, which is part-owned by David Beckham, has the worst record in the MLS so far this season. On Wednesday, the team coached by former Manchester United star Phil Neville, lost its sixth straight game, falling 5-0 to the New England Revolution. Neville asked his players to “take a long, […]
Beating Bobby Flay In the Caress Means Beating His New Filly Caravel
Bobby Flay knows a good dish when he sees one, makes one or – in the Thoroughbred horse world — buys one. And the celebrity chef/horse owner is nothing, if not quick on the uptake. Five years ago, Flay bought into the colt Creator five days before the 2016 Belmont […]
Tokyo Olympics: Can Anyone Stop Team USA in Women’s Water Polo?
The United States is enjoying an unprecedented reign of dominance in women’s water polo over the past seven years. Now, the team will try to cap that run with a third straight Olympic gold medal at the Summer Games in Tokyo. Team USA has won six straight World Championships and […]
Tokyo Olympics: No Shortage of Contenders for Gold in Men’s Water Polo
Hungary will attempt to collect its 10th gold medal in men’s water polo, but will face plenty of competition in the pool at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Hungary last won gold in 2008, the last of three consecutive Olympic victories for the country’s water polo team. Varga leads Hungary into […]
Tokyo Olympics: European Champions Norway Favored for Gold in Women’s Handball
Norwegian women’s handball has made headlines worldwide in recent days for controversy over uniforms in the beach version of the sport. But its national team will be focused on gold as Norway comes into the Tokyo Olympics as the favorite to top the podium. The Norwegian women’s beach handball team […]
Tokyo Olympics: European Powerhouses Expect to Sweep Podium in Men’s Handball
European nations have long dominated handball – the Olympic game, not the American sport sometimes known as wallball – with only one team from another continent ever winning a medal in men’s play. That trend will likely continue in 2021, as a slew of European powerhouses lead the men’s handball […]
Olympic Soccer: USA Still Favorites for Women’s Soccer Gold After Opening Loss to Sweden
Sweden ended a 44-match unbeaten streak for the United States in women’s soccer on Wednesday, defeating the Americans 3-0 in their opening match at the Tokyo Olympics. Stina Blackstenius scored twice and Lina Hurtig also netted a goal in a dominant win for the Swedes. Sweden continues to vex USWNT […]